Bodenheim High (High of Bodenheim)

Upwards towards pleasure

Not flat, not hilly, not very steep, but still at a good height: here the vines grow on a slope with a gradient of up to 35 percent. A high plateau at the gates of Mainz! The site was first mentioned in a document in 1629 with the name "auf der Höhe" (engl. On the height). Riesling and Pinot Blanc thrive in loess-loam clay soil, just as well as Pinot Noir and other new red wine varieties. Bodenheim is part of the RheinTerrassenWeg, a hiking trail parallel to the river Rhein. The Rheinhessen RheinRadweg, a bicycle trail, also passes not far from Bodenheim.

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Region:: Nierstein

soil types

Loess / Pararendzina

Wind deposition of calcareous dust in the ice ages

fertile, deep, light loam soil, clayey silt, very good storage capacity for plant-available soil water, adequate aeration, nutrient-rich, calcareous, moderate warmability, good rootability, high growth potential

Yellow-fruity aromas, apple, peach, pear, citrus, delicately fruity, slim, refreshing, gentle acidity, medium-strong structure, juicy elegant, drinkable early, tasty charm, uncomplicated complexity, fruity, cheerful expression

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wineries

© Weingut Thomas Lorch, Inh. Klaus Ritter

Winery Lorch - Westerheymer Hof

Bodenheim

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Stadt_Mainz__Fleischer_, © Weingut der Stadt Mainz

Winery of the city of Mainz

Mainz-Hechtsheim

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Winery Villa Kerz

Bodenheim

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Explore the area

Hiking tours

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Hiking on the "Red Hang" in Nierstein, © Michael Zellmer

RheinTerrassenWeg-stage Oppenheim - Nierstein - Nackenheim - Bodenheim

In Oppenheim, Katharinenkirche, Kellerlabyrinth and the ruin Landskrone provide a great start, before extended vineyards offer wonderful views. The Niersteiner marketplace is one of the most beautiful places in Rheinhessen with its ambience and is ideal for a break, before the climb to the Red Hang demands a bit of fitness. Rheinhessen's "most beautiful wine view on the Brudersberg" is worth the effort. Great views accompany the hiker to Nackenheim, with a beautiful view of the church of St. Gereon. The last part to Bodenheim is quickly mastered. The wine village is the Mecca for Strausswirtschaften and Gutsschänken in Rheinhessen.

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Hiker at the old town hall of Bodenheim, © Michael Zellmer

RheinTerrassenWeg-Stage Bodenheim - Mainz

Between Bodenheim and Mainz, the RheinTerrassenWeg offers magnificent views over the Rhine, the Taunus and the banking metropolis Frankfurt. Particularly impressive is the view on the Laubenheimer Höhe. Later, the surrounding area changes, because the path surrounds the former limestone quarry of Weisenau with insights into the history of the earth. At the end of the Rhine follows to the state capital Mainz, where, in addition to the interesting old town with the cathedral, the Gutenberg Museum and the numerous wine bars will definitely be explored.

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